Adult's Programming
Adult Book Club
Afternoon Book Club is at 1pm on the third Tuesday of every month in the PEPL program room and includes a variety of genres. If an afternoon time slot does not suit you, the Evening Book Club is held at 7pm on the third Tuesday of every month as well and encompasses a variety of genres as well.
Upcoming Meeting Dates for both Afternoon and Evening Book Clubs:
- January 21st 2025
- February 18th 2025
- March 18th 2025
- April 15th 2025
Can I get book club sets for a personal book club? Yes! Just ask Cindy and she will help you out.
Friends of the Library
Friends of Perth East Public Library is a volunteer organization that supports the programs and services of the Library through fundraising and volunteering. Friends of the Library support the mission and vision of Perth East Public Library by raising funds and providing assistance to support special library projects, events and services. We also promote public recognition of the resources and programs available through Perth East Public Library.
Why Join?
- Support your local library
- Help make a difference in you community
- Get involved with an interesting group of passionate people
- Encourage the growth of literacy skills and a life-long love of reading
Want to know more?
Friends of the Library information Brochure
Jr. Friends of the Library information Brochure (for Friends under 18)
Let's Talk Tech
PEPL is here to help YOU with technology. We can help you learn how to use an iPad, as well as assist in answering other questions you may have about your technology!
Next sessions:
- Perth East Public Library:
- Every Monday @ 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Every Wednesday @ 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Please call 519-595-8395 to register, or drop in for assistance.
Book Club with the OPP
Join members of the OPP to discuss books related to human trafficking, intimate partner violence, murder, and hope.
There will be meetings held at libraries across Perth County if you cannot make it to the meeting at PEPL.
Meetings @ PEPL:
Wednesday, January 22nd @ 2pm - Murder in Renfrew County by Dean Beeby
Thursday, February 27th @ 10am - Out of the Shadows by Timea Nagy & Shannon Moroney
*Books can be borrowed from the North Perth and Perth East Public Libraries, as well as from the West Perth OPP Detachment.
Seed Library
The Seed Library is open! This is a free service with the goal of increasing awareness of and supporting sustainable food and gardening practices while building community. Through seed saving and sharing, we celebrate biodiversity, nurture locally adapted plant varieties, encourage time in nature, as well as foster community connections and a culture of sharing.
Using the Seed Library
The Seed Library is located in PEPL by the public computers.
- Browse and borrow seeds from the seed cabinet. Please only take as many seeds as you can grow! Each packet contains 10 - 15 seeds.
- Record seeds on the log sheet.
- Plant, grow and enjoy your harvest! Check out one of our many books or resources on gardening and growing.
- Save seeds and donate them back to the library. Drop them off inside PEPL.
- Tell a friend!
List of Seeds 2024 - The availability and stock of seeds is subject to change.
Information About Donating Seeds
Please provide following information when donating seeds: plant name, variety, year and location where harvested and any notes about the plants that would be helpful to the next person! Please drop donated seeds at the desk to library staff.
Web Resources for Gardening
- Planting Calendar - Simply enter your postal code and see when and what you can plant, according to area you live in.
- Gardening Know How - Has a bunch of information for each variety of vegetable, herbs, etc. Just type in the search engine what you are looking for.
- Gardenia Creating Gardens - Information for all things gardening, including garden design, planting ideas, plant finder and a wealth of knowledge of growing plants and flowers.
Please note: We cannot guarantee the quality, species, varieties of seed etc. of our donated seeds.
Service Canada Pop-Ups
We are excited to announce that PEPL is hosting Service Canada Pop-Ups for Perth East residents. They can help with getting people social insurance numbers, setting up pension/old age security, assisting with employment insurance, helping people get set up with the new Canadian Dental Care Plan, plus more! They are not able to process passport applications, but they can offer information on the process.
Check back in the new year for dates!
Shopportunities
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YMCA Newcomer Services
Lily Yin from YMCA Settlement Services will be here, at PEPL, every 4th Thursday of the Month from 9:30-1pm.
Please note, there will be no visits in November or December 2024. Please check back in the new year for new dates.
As a primary settlement agency serving Stratford Perth County, Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge, YMCA of Three Rivers - Immigrant Services acts as a “first stop” for newcomers. Through the YMCA Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP), our Settlement Workers continue to support newcomer and immigrant needs. Our Settlement Workers can provide support with citizenship, housing, education, English language assessments, connecting with community resources, and much more. Through our collaboration with Perth East Public Library, together we are working to foster a smooth transition into the Perth County Community.
Services Offered: Virtual, over the phone and in person settlement support to newcomers, LSP Staff provide orientation to Library Services and referrals
Contact Information: Lily Yin, LSP Settlement Worker, lily.yin@ytr.ymca.ca or 548-255-1239. Visit YMCA of Three Rivers website or social media at Twitter for more information. The Library Settlement Partnership program is a partnership of Perth East Public Library, the YMCA’s Immigrant Services Program, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).